Denise Richards Ordered to Pay Ex Thousands in Support

He claimed the court is obligated to order his estranged wife to pay temporary spousal support in spite of his ongoing criminal case and restraining order as 'there has been no criminal conviction' yet.'

However on Thursday, Richards had a smile on her face outside court in Los Angeles as their divorce battle continues. 

She made a dramatic appearance at Stanley Mosk Courthouse in an all-black outfit featuring a skintight, long-sleeved top paired with a leather midi skirt and matching, peep-toe pumps.

Richards, who carried a studded leather clutch and wore oversize, cat-eye sunglasses over her eyes, was joined by her attorney and a buff bodyguard for the hearing.

The star looked to be in high spirits despite Phypers' continued demands for spousal support amid his domestic violence charges, which he has pled not guilty to.

In contrast, Richards's estranged husband had a seemingly solemn expression on his face as he made his arrival to the courthouse shortly after her.

Phypers wore a light blue dress shirt with the top two buttons unfastened and layered the button-down with a zip-up jacket and a tweed coat.

He completed his court outfit with dark jeans and chunky, patent leather oxfords.

Richards was married to Phypers for nearly seven years before he .

The estranged couple do not share any children together, though Phypers .

Richards previously adopted Eloise in 2011. In court documents amid the divorce battle, Richards claimed that Phypers signed adoption papers in 2019 but he alleged Richards 'failed to file' them.

Richards is also mother to two daughters - Sami Sheen, 21, and 20-year-old Lola Sheen - both of whom she .

The actress was married to the Two and a Half Men star, 60, for four years, tying the knot in 2002, calling it quits in 2005 and finalizing their legal separation the following year.

Richards and Phypers have been embroiled in a messy, public split since their 2025 divorce filing.

In October, per documents obtained by TMZ, Phypers was charged with two felony counts of injuring a spouse as well as two additional felony counts of dissuading a witness by force or threat. His total bail was set at $200,000.

Last December, Phypers and his parents were evicted from the mansion he once shared with Richards.

His parents launched a since-deleted GoFundMe asking for support for their son after the court ruled in favor of the landlord, granting the property owner possession of the home following allegations of unpaid rent totaling over $84,000.

Phypers also previously claimed he was entitled to half of the money Richards made on OnlyFans while she accused him of domestic abuse - allegations he has since denied.

Richards accused her ex of physical assault and filed for a restraining order against him on the grounds of domestic violence.

During a recent appearance on Tori Spelling's Misspelling podcast, Richards addressed the since-deleted GoFundMe as well as references to her daughter Eloise that had been made in the fundraiser. 

'Say whatever you want about me, which they have - I'll deal with that after the divorce,' the actress expressed. 

'But when you cross a line and bring my youngest daughter into trying to get money from strangers, it's outrageous - that is wrong.'

The star further added, 'To go to this level, to bring my daughter into it - it's more a personal thing. It is shocking, but whatever.'